SOLOMON HUGHES uncovers government documents showing hidden dinners and meetings between Labour figures and disgraced Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm, which collapsed after links to Epstein and sleazy influence operations came to light
As Headmaster at Judas College, sixth form to the Westminster Academy, twinned with Our Blessed Margaret Elementary School for Girls, it is my pleasure to be addressing you on this auspicious occasion.
First, let me welcome you to this twice termly newsletter cum pupil progress report. There have been queries from some quarters as to why such missives do not wing their way to you the parents and donors on a more frequent basis.
This is for two main reasons — there has been no progress, of progress there has been none.
With 12,000 fewer teachers since 2010 and dwindling resources, Scotland’s schools desperately need investment to support diverse learners rather than empty promises from politicians, writes ANDREA BRADLEY
Strip cartoons used to be the bread and butter of newspapers and they have been around for centuries. MICHAL BONCZA asks our own Paul Tanner about which bees are in his bonnet
The fallout from the Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances at Glastonbury raises questions about the suitability of senior BBC management for their roles, says STEPHEN ARNELL



